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title: "Lisa Fedel’s Double Feature: Zombies, Creatures And Late-Night Page-Turns"
description: Discover Lisa Fedel’s horror novels – a sharp zombie tale and a creature feature – blending psychological tension and thrills for women readers this autumn.
author: Dr Marina Nani (Editor-in-Chief)
date: 2025-08-19T10:47:17.000Z
updated: 2026-06-29T08:43:23.587Z
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about:
  - type: Person
    name: Lisa Fedel
    description: "Lisa is a self-described font fanatic with an English degree who lives with a traumatic brain injury and maintains eclectic interests spanning serial killers, conspiracy theories and veganism. She's confident she'd survive a zombie apocalypse and describes her personality as a hybrid of Benson from The Regular Show and Q from Star Trek – someone who craves order and precision in daily life but thrives on creative chaos when time allows.\n\nThis duality draws her to writing, where she appreciates the structured process of crafting a book while relishing the author's ultimate control over characters and storylines. More information about her published works is available on her author page."
    url: https://authors.tertulia.com/lisafedel-drafthlt80w
---

## **This Just In: A Zombie Novel (Sometimes Truth is Stranger Than Fiction) by Lisa Fedel**

Adrian Chase always thought the zombie apocalypse would be fun; you bash in a few heads, gather up some food, and go on your merry way. But when reporters and journalists in her news building begin turning into flesh eating monsters, however, she realizes it’s very different than what she’s seen in movies.Armed with barely any food, a couple of Nerf weapons, and a vague idea of what is happening, she and a rag tag team of employees fight to survive as long as possible in their situation. Tensions quickly get high as people turn, both against each other and into zombies, what is happening becomes more and more apparent, and they’re stuck in a small room in a small building.

There’s something delicious about settling into your favourite reading spot at half past ten, knowing you’ve got a genuinely scary book waiting to make you second-guess every creak in the house. The best horror novels don’t just frighten – they create that perfect tension between wanting to keep reading and needing to check the lock on the front door. [Lisa Fedel](https://authors.tertulia.com/lisafedel-drafthlt80w)‘s two new releases, ‘This Just In: A Zombie Novel’ and ‘[Show Don’t Tell: A Creature Feature](https://authors.tertulia.com/lisafedel-drafthlt80w/books/show-dont-tell-a-creature-feature/d3957143-b423-4e37-aa77-9767fbfc8e8a)‘, deliver exactly that kind of satisfying shiver, even if you haven’t picked up a horror book since your teenage years.

Fedel arrived on the horror scene this year with a fresh perspective shaped by her background as an English major and her fascination with the macabre details that make stories stick. Her interests span serial killers, conspiracy theories and the kind of cultural oddities that fuel compelling fiction. What makes her particularly intriguing as a new voice is her approach to familiar tropes – she wanted to create zombie fiction that felt different from everything she’d read before, and her [writing process focuses on blending order and chaos](https://www.monroenews.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/10/13/meet-the-author-lisa-fedel-this-just-in-a-zombie-novel/69552714007/) in ways that feel both controlled and unpredictable.

## Contemporary Zombies Meet Classic Creatures

‘This Just In: A Zombie Novel’ takes the undead into present-day territory, following Adrian Chase through a world where the familiar apocalypse scenario gets a contemporary twist. Rather than sprawling across multiple locations, much of the story unfolds in confined spaces where people turn against each other before they turn into zombies entirely. The claustrophobic tension builds as characters face the dual threat of their companions and their own potential transformation.

‘Show Don’t Tell: A Creature Feature’, meanwhile, draws inspiration from the [classic creature features that dominated American television from the 1960s to 1980s](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creature_Features), those late-night programmes showcasing Universal monster movies, British Hammer horror and the wonderfully campy creature films that mixed genuine scares with knowing humour. Fedel’s take captures that retro spirit whilst updating it for readers who appreciate both the thrills and the subtle comedy that made those old movies so rewatchable. This approach aligns with [the evolution of horror into more nuanced territory](https://richbooksmagazine.com/article/whimsical-horror-evolves-as-literary-publishing-s-most-captivating-new-genre) that blends traditional scares with fresh storytelling techniques.

## The Appeal for Smart Scare Seekers

These books work particularly well for women who enjoy being frightened on their own terms. [Research shows women gravitate towards horror and thriller fiction](https://www.bustle.com/p/why-do-so-many-women-read-thrillers-because-its-a-safe-space-to-own-their-fears-18366183) because it offers a controlled environment to explore fears whilst maintaining complete safety. The emotional depth and psychological complexity that Fedel brings to both books means you’re getting more than just jump scares – you’re getting characters whose responses to extreme situations feel recognisably human.

The zombie novel appeals to readers who like their horror grounded in contemporary anxieties, whilst the creature feature satisfies those who prefer their scares with a touch of nostalgia and dark humour. Neither requires extensive horror knowledge to enjoy, and both reward readers who appreciate clever writing over gratuitous gore. They’re the kind of books you can recommend to someone who typically avoids the genre whilst still satisfying devoted horror fans.

## Why Women Connect With These Stories

There’s something particularly satisfying about horror fiction from a female perspective that acknowledges real fears whilst providing the cathartic experience of seeing characters overcome seemingly impossible odds. [Women readers often prefer horror stories that focus on survival and triumph](https://awriterofhistory.com/2024/09/04/does-gender-affect-reading-habits/), where psychological complexity matters as much as supernatural threats. This trend mirrors [the rise of complex heroines in genre fiction](https://richbooksmagazine.com/article/a-new-generation-of-complex-heroines-debut-novel-puts-identity-and-courage-at-the-heart-of-fa) who face extraordinary circumstances with genuine depth and agency.

Fedel’s characters face genuine peril, but they’re not helpless victims waiting for rescue. The zombie novel explores how people maintain their humanity under pressure, whilst the creature feature examines what happens when ordinary people confront extraordinary threats. Both books understand that the best scares come from emotional investment in characters whose choices actually matter to the story’s outcome.

The late-night reading experience becomes part of the pleasure – there’s an almost ritual aspect to choosing a [genuinely scary book](https://richbooksmagazine.com/article/the-knock-wants-you-to-scream-together-a-female-led-quarantine-horror-built-for-late-night-sc) when you’re ready to be delightfully unsettled. [The adrenaline rush from suspenseful narratives](https://theeverygirl.com/why-thrillers-are-addictive/) creates an addictive reading experience that pairs perfectly with a quiet evening when you want complete immersion in someone else’s carefully crafted nightmare.

## Getting to Know the Author

Fedel brings an interesting combination of intellectual curiosity and genuine affection for genre conventions to her work. Her author profile reveals someone who thinks deeply about storytelling mechanics whilst maintaining a playful relationship with horror tropes. She’s particularly drawn to the control that writing offers – the ability to orchestrate tension and release it at precisely the right moments. Like many [authors making their mark in supernatural fiction](https://richbooksmagazine.com/article/from-boardrooms-to-nightmares-a-spellbinding-leap-into-supernatural-fiction), she brings life experience and genuine passion to her debut work.

Her background informs her approach to character development and plot construction in ways that feel authentic rather than academic. The fact that she describes herself as prepared for a zombie apocalypse suggests someone who takes her research seriously whilst maintaining enough distance to find humour in the genre’s more absurd elements. For readers curious about her inspirations and creative process, [her author profile provides additional insights](https://www.indieauthornews.com/2021/01/new-indie-book-release-this-just-in.html) into how her personal interests shape her fictional worlds.

## Perfect for Autumn Reading

As the nights grow longer and the temperature drops, these books arrive at exactly the right moment. There’s something fundamentally autumnal about settling in with a well-crafted scary story, knowing you’ve got hours of atmospheric reading ahead. Whether you choose the contemporary urgency of the zombie novel or the retro charm of the creature feature – or treat yourself to both – you’re getting stories that understand the pleasure of being safely frightened.

The growing popularity of [horror as mainstream entertainment in 2025](https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/horror-movie-date-night-rom-com/image-gallery/534cce56dcf388e74128dcc3f0a800f7) reflects our collective appetite for stories that acknowledge the world’s genuine uncertainties whilst providing the satisfaction of narrative resolution. Fedel’s books tap into that desire for stories that take our anxieties seriously without drowning us in despair.

Finding a new author whose work genuinely surprises you remains one of reading’s great pleasures. Lisa Fedel offers exactly that kind of discovery – someone with enough respect for genre traditions to use them effectively and enough originality to make them feel fresh. These books celebrate the simple joy of staying up too late because you absolutely must know what happens next, and that’s worth celebrating as an adult reader who knows the difference between cheap thrills and genuinely compelling horror.

**About Lisa Fedel**

Lisa is a self-described font fanatic with an English degree who lives with a traumatic brain injury and maintains eclectic interests spanning serial killers, conspiracy theories and veganism. She's confident she'd survive a zombie apocalypse and describes her personality as a hybrid of Benson from The Regular Show and Q from Star Trek – someone who craves order and precision in daily life but thrives on creative chaos when time allows.

This duality draws her to writing, where she appreciates the structured process of crafting a book while relishing the author's ultimate control over characters and storylines. More information about her published works is available on her author page.

[Website](https://authors.tertulia.com/lisafedel-drafthlt80w)

### Book: This Just In: A Zombie Novel
By Lisa Fedel

Adrian Chase always thought the zombie apocalypse would be fun; you bash in a few heads, gather up some food, and go on your merry way. But when reporters and journalists in her news building begin turning into flesh eating monsters, however, she realizes it's very different than what she's seen in movies.Armed with barely any food, a couple of Nerf weapons, and a vague idea of what is happening, she and a rag tag team of employees fight to survive as long as possible in their situation. Tensions quickly get high as people turn, both against each other and into zombies, what is happening becomes more and more apparent, and they're stuck in a small room in a small building.

[Amazon](https://amzn.to/45KDz92)